Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Bradenton, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bradenton, FL rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $76 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased 1.5%.

  • Bradenton sits 15.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market for renters relative to the national average.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bradenton rent for $1,224/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,376/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,924/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,425/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Bradenton

$2,250/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bradenton is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bradenton

344

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bradenton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bradenton, FL

Average rent prices in Bradenton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bradenton, FL

Rent prices in Bradenton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bradenton is $1,698, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Bradenton run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,224

7%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,376

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,924

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,425

5%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,224

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,376

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,924

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,425

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bradenton, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bradenton, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bradenton and Apollo Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bradenton

Median rent price$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bradenton, FL is 10% lower than the median rent in Apollo Beach, FL.

Cost of living in Bradenton, FL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries1% higher
Health9% lower
HousingNo difference
Transportation2% higher
Utilities14% lower

Discover rentals in Bradenton, FL

Oaks at Lakeside - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Oaks at Lakeside

5260 34th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$493–$1,895

Apartment for rent

4655 46th Street Ct W #103 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Bradenton

Condominium - BRADENTON, FL

4655 46th Street Ct W #103, Bradenton, FL 34210

2 beds

2 baths

$600

Condo for rent

1115 Mango Manor 1115 B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bradenton

Mango Manor 1115 B

1115 Mango Manor 1115 B, Bradenton, FL 34205

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1108 24th St W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bradenton

1 bed

2 baths

$793

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bradenton, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Bradenton rental market.

How much is rent in Bradenton?

The average rent in Bradenton is $2,250 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bradenton?

Average rent prices in Bradenton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Bradenton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bradenton is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bradenton?

To comfortably afford rent in Bradenton, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bradenton?

Bradenton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. Both apartment types experienced decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 4.7% and two-bedrooms declining 7.1%.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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